The second Renewable Energy Fest 2026 began at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) on Tuesday, 27 October, highlighting the need to expand renewable energy systems to reduce carbon emissions.

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood inaugurated the event at BUET’s Central Field in Dhaka.

BUET, Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh and the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development jointly organised the festival’s Innovation and Technology Fair.

The event brought together representatives from the European Union, Indonesia, Australia and Pakistan, alongside energy professionals, development organisations and other distinguished guests.

Among those attending were Tobias Biermann, first counsellor and head of section for Green Economy and Public Sector Investments at the EU Delegation to Bangladesh; Jacob de Leon, second secretary at the Australian High Commission in Bangladesh; and Farah Kabir, country director of ActionAid Bangladesh.

The festival aims to highlight renewable energy technologies and innovations while encouraging greater adoption of clean energy solutions in Bangladesh.